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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,775.22, 2,664.26 and 801.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,775.22, 2,664.26 and 801.41 is: 1,202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,775.22 : 2,664.26 = 801.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,775.22/2,664.26 = 801.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,775.22x = 2,664.26 × 801.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,775.22x = 2,135,147.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,147.28/1,775.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.75

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